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Can I give my dog human cough medicine like Tussigon and Robitussin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10.4 lbs

Can I give a dog Tussigon and guaifenesin/Dex Hydrobromide at the same time?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2017

These drugs may act somewhat synergistically and cause some sedation when given together. I do not believe they are contraindicated with one another, but I would use them very cautiously and in low doses. Robitussin is not generally something I tell people to use for their dogs at home.

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